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A slice of canned cherry pie with a golden-brown crust and glossy red cherry filling on a white plate, placed on a white kitchen counter.

Easy Canned Cherry Pie Recipe

4 from 1 vote
canned cherries pie with enhanced filling recipe that combines cherry pie filling, fresh lemon, and almond extract, all baked in a buttery homemade
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans 21 oz each cherry pie filling Premium brand recommended
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
For the Crust:
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cold butter
  • 4-6 tablespoons ice water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 egg for wash
For Enhancement:
  • 2 tablespoons cherry preserves
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter for dotting

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish Glass preferred for even baking
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Pastry cutter
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Measuring tools
  • 1 Pastry brush
  • 1 Cooling rack

Method
 

Make the Dough
  1. Cut cold butter into flour mixture
  2. Add ice water gradually
  3. Form into discs
  4. Chill for 1 hour
Prepare the Filling
  1. Mix all filling ingredients
  2. Let stand for 10 minutes
Assemble Pie
  1. Roll bottom crust
  2. Add filling
  3. Top with second crust
  4. Crimp edges
Final Steps
  1. Brush with egg wash
  2. Cut vents
  3. Chill 15 minutes
Bake
  1. 425°F for 15 minutes
  2. Reduce to 375°F for 35-40 minutes